Short answer: Payment processing will be live before Vizno launches to the public - it will not be withheld until some post-launch phase. That said, an exact date is not yet confirmed, as the process depends on underwriting steps that are still in progress. Check back here for updates as the timeline becomes clearer.
What "before launch" means for creators
Vizno is committed to having real payment processing in place prior to the platform's public launch. This means that when readers can access your work on the live platform, the infrastructure for processing payments will already be operational. You will not be asked to publish and monetize content on a platform that cannot yet pay you.
What is still being finalized
The precise go-live date for payment processing depends on underwriting steps that are currently ongoing. Until those are complete, a specific date cannot be confirmed. This article will be updated once a firm timeline is available - check back for the latest status.
What this means for your monetization planning
Because payment processing is guaranteed to precede launch, you can plan your monetization setup (episode gating, subscriptions, tips) knowing that the underlying payment rails will be ready when readers arrive. However, avoid building marketing or release schedules around a specific payment-processing date until an official date is announced.